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Windsor Truck and Storage

November 19, 2012
So… over at Windsor Truck & Storage, located at Windsor & Shepherd, this giant crane thing was erected over the weekend. Later in the day there was actually a second one that went up as well… I’m hoping is something good like, roofing, or brick re-pointing… and hopefully not something like recladding… Anyone out there know anything about the work going…
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2013 Calendar - Final Week

November 14, 2012
IT’s the final week of the 2013 International Metropolis Calendar pre-sale. This year’s calendar is priced at $21.50 + $7.00 s&h/HST, however for the duration of the pre-sale the calendars will be priced at $20.00 with a flat $2.00 per item for s&h/HST.
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Benstein Block - Pitt & McDougall - 1917

November 12, 2012
From the Evening Record, May 1917: Ever alert to the interest and prosperity of the city as well as to his own affairs, H. Benstein, merchant, now occupies the new building he recently erected at the corner of Pitt street and McDougall avenue, Windsor. The building is a credit to the city and is built on the site of Mr. Benstein’s old establishment in which he conducted a dry goods…
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Boblo Island

November 7, 2012
Happy Wednesday! Here today is a neat postcard shot that was from the later years of Boblo Island. The caption on the back reads: One of the many attractions that can be found on this beautiful Canadian island amusement park. Accessible only by boat, Boblo Island offers many…
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2013 IM Calendar - Presale

November 5, 2012
It’s that time of year once again…. Time for the annual pre-sale event and the unveiling of the 2013 International Metropolis Calendar. This year’s calendar is priced at $21.50 + $7.00 s&h/HST, however for the duration of the pre-sale the calendars will be priced at $20.00 with a flat $2.00 per item for s&h/HST. Get in on the pre-sale and take advantage of savings that…
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Kresge's - 1990

November 2, 2012
Happy Friday, and welcome to November… Today’s picture was taken April 17, 1990 The caption on the back reads: S.S. Kresge Co. is closing after 61 years in Windsor – 245 Ouellette and Chatham I’m at the age now, when I don’t think of 1990 being…